Brief Life History of Oliver Brown
When Oliver Brown Randall was born on 1 August 1796, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Asa Randall Jr, was 29 and his mother, Mary Polly Brown, was 19. He married Phebe Palmer on 20 March 1822. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States in 1850. He died on 20 December 1855, in Saybrook, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, at the age of 59, and was buried in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States.
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- Oliver B Randall, "United States Census, 1850"
- Oliver Randall, "Connecticut Marriages, 1630-1997"
- Oliver Brown Randall, "Find A Grave Index"
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1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
English (of Norman origin): common colloquial pronunciation of Randolph .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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